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CONNECTING.
LEARNING.
LEADING.
November 2020
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VERMILLION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
501 South James
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0266
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A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL |
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Dear Vermillion Chameleon Parents,
The risks of COVID-19 and its effects on the ever-evolving environment have made organizations worldwide adjust and adapt to life-as-usual. Such is the case for schools, public education, and Vermillion Elementary. Remote teaching and learning has been a change and challenge for all of us. Nothing replaces in-person learning, but our teachers and staff have worked extremely hard to design an excellent remote learning experience for your students. We really appreciate your feedback, support, and flexibility as we navigate these unchartered waters.
Here are some common remote learning tips for parents:
- Establish routines and expectations
- Create a good place to learn
- Help your children 'own' their learning
- Encourage physical activity and exercise
- Monitor time on-screen and online activity
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Stay Positive
We are thankful for our awesome students, staff, and families at Vermillion. Have a great Thanksgiving holiday.
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Sincerely,
Michael Dome
VES Principal
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Please help our school office run smooth and efficient. For your convenience, we've listed a few reminders below.
Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Office Phone: 316-722-0266
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Student Absences: Please call the school office each day BEFORE 11:00am. If you notify the teacher of an absence, you MUST also call the school office.
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Student Extended Absences: If your student is gone 3 or more days due to illness, a doctor's note is required for them to return to school.
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If you need to purchase a year book from the 2019-2020 school year, the office has extra copies. The cost per year book is $20 payable by cash or check in the school office. |
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As we pivot to remote learning for a bit, please remember we are here for you. If you would like your child to meet with either of us, just email us to let us know. We can set up a Zoom meeting on a regular basis and meet with your child.
We have had some requests for child care ideas -- Child Care Aware can provide you with local daycare options in the area where you live. They can be reached at 877-678-2548.
As we approach Thanksgiving and give thanks for our families, please know how thankful we are of all of our Vermillion families. You are incredible - and together we can do so much!!
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Enjoy your family this fall!
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We have been having tons of fun in PE this year, even though we are keeping our distance. We have been going outside and taking lots of mask breaks. We started our cup stacking units just before we went remote. Ask your child about cup stacking.
Reminder: For your child’s safety, please, have them wear Tennis shoes on PE days.
Hope you have been able to get outside and enjoy some of this beautiful fall weather.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
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Coach Trail
Ph: 722-0266 x2844
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Coach Peck
Ph: 722-0266 x2844
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<< Here is the direct link to Tales2go >>
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Did you know?
Ms. Wangberg and Mrs. Merkel are providing two music lessons each week during remote learning. Begin by clicking on the link provided by your classroom teacher in SeeSaw for your student's specific grade level. This link will take you to your child's music teacher's Google Site. Sometimes there will be activities or instructions right on the Google site. Other times, you will be directed to log in to Quaver activities. And remember, you can access these activities on your student's Chromebook or from any mobile device.
If you need to contact your child's music teacher our email addresses are listed below.
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QUAVER MUSIC:
Quaver Music is a free, at home portion of this curriculum available to your student. You can access the log-in screen from your student's Chromebook by clicking on the Quaver icon in ClassLink. Or, you can access the website on any mobile device by going to www.quavermusic.com.
Quaver Login Insructions:
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Quaver Name: 9-digit Maize Student ID#
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Password: music1 (all one word & case sensitive)
If you have any difficulty finding your child's Maize Student ID#, you can either look it up in Skyward or email Ms. Wangberg or Mrs. Merkel.
NOTE: The Avatar feature only works with Flash enabled at this time. You can also stay up to date with Quaver by going to their blog at www.quavermusicblog.com
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Hello Vermillion Chameleons!
You or your doctor's office can fax the completed form to the school nurse at 316-722-5020.
NOTE:
- Students are NOT allowed to transport medication
- Over the counter medications will be given with the signed medication form
- Prescriptions MUST have a doctor's signature
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We will start our hearing screenings soon. Results will ONLY be sent home if further testing is needed. Screenings are very basic and are not meant to take the place of professional evaluations. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
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Skyward Health History:
It is the parent's responsibility to update health conditions in Skyward and notify the school nurse as needed.
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Influenza:
Flu season is approaching. Get your flu vaccine now! Vaccination is recommended for everyone 6-months and older. Symptoms of the flu can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Some people with the flu will not have a fever.
What is the flu? Influenza (the flu) is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus. There are many different influenza viruses that are constantly changing. The flu is spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks and sends the flu virus into the air. <<The BEST defense against the flu is washing your hands often!!!>>
If your child has a fever, keep them home from school for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone. Fevers should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medication. A fever is defined at 100 degrees or higher. Children and teenagers with symptoms of the flu should NEVER take aspirin. A rare but very serious and sometimes fatal illness called Reye's syndrome can develop. Your physician can recommend safer ways to treat symptoms of the flu.
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Nurse Jaime Smith
Phone: 316-350-2810 / School Fax: 316-722-5020
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Become a PTO volunteer! If you are interested in supporting our students and staff, please complete the online PTO Volunteer Enrollment Form and the best part about joining the PTO is that it's FREE!
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Check out the staff favorites on the VES website. These are some of the favorite things each staff member likes if you would like to spoil them on their birthday, holidays, last day of school, etc.
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December:
- 4: Parent/Teacher/Staff Social Night (6:15pm - via Zoom)
- 8: Papa John's Spirit Day (21st & Tyler)
January:
- 12: PTO Meeting (6:30-7:30pm - Zoom meeting)
- 15: FREE Family BINGO Night (6:15-7:30pm - via Zoom)
- 19: Freddy's Frozen Custard Spirit Night (5:00-9:00pm)
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This year the VES PTO is unable to host our annual Walk-A-Thon due to safety policies in place to stop the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, we are also unable to host several of our normal fundraisers due to COVID-19. So, rather than skipping this vital fundraiser, we are taking a different approach this year. We are hosting a 'Non-A-Thon' fundraiser instead. We hope that you will consider a donation to the PTO to continue to support the students and staff of VES.
Funds raised thru these fundraisers are used to directly support our VES teachers and students. Just a few examples of the ways your donations have supported VES staff and students in the past include:
- Playground equipment
- Chromebooks for a 1:1 student ratio (prior to this being implemented district wide)
- Water bottle filling stations (prior to COVID-19)
- Teacher grants for items to use in the classroom
- Outdoor classroom and shade structure
- Video broadcasting equipment
- Audio-visual equipment for student assemblies
If we raise $5,000, everyone will be rewarded with a PJ Day! If we reach $10,000, the top earning by and girl will get to "pie" Mr. Dome or Mrs. Nash in the face! A date for this will be determined later.
Donations can be made online at the VES PTO website https://my.cheddarup.com/c/non-a-thon (No Checks or Cash donations can be accepted this year). You can donate anytime as the donation site will be open ALL YEAR.
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VES Parent/Teacher/Staff VIRTUAL Social Night
PTO is excited to host a free, VIRTUAL Social Night on Friday, December 4th at 6:15pm for all parents, teachers and staff. We will be playing Bingo via Zoom, complete with Bingo prizes! (Bingo game will start promptly at 6:30pm)
This is a free event, so you will just need to register and print off your Bingo card in advance. Register at https://my.cheddarup.com/c/vesptobingosocialnight/forms by midnight on Tuesday, December 2nd (we need time to send you your Bingo card) We have Bingo cards for the first 100 people who register, so don’t delay!
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Mark your calendars for our VIRTUAL Family Bingo Night!!!
PTO is hosting the VES VIRTUAL Free Family Bingo Night and Raffle Basket Fundraiser on Friday, January 15th from 6:15-7:30pm (game starts promptly at 6:30pm) via >ZOOM<. The BINGO NIGHT registration/Raffle Basket will be sent via
email during the winter break around December 28th.
This is a FREE event for your family, with optional raffle tickets for purchase (all payments must be made online). Raffle baskets will be up for viewing on our Maize Vermillion Elementary School PTO Facebook Page, as well as featured on the registration link beginning December 28th. Registrations will be due by midnight on Wednesday, January 13th. After registration, you will get a link to a BINGO card to print (VES students, siblings and staff will each get a card this year at registration, sorry no parents), as well as the Zoom meeting information.
The Bingo game is for current VES families only (and we are limited to 500 players), but Raffle Basket tickets may be purchased by anyone. You do not have to be present to win a basket. Please contact Kim Dickerson-Oard at vermillionpto@hotmail.com or 316-253-5718 if you have questions, and be watching for the registration link during winter break!
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Donations Needed for Online PTO Auction/Raffle
On Friday, January 15th as a part of our virtual Family Bingo Night, we are also going to have an online raffle for themed baskets! If you have something you are willing to donate to help raise funds for the school, please contact Kim Dickerson-Oard at vermillionpto@hotmail.com or 316-253-5718. The PTO will be happy to share your name as a sponsor of our event. The PTO also needs supplies like baskets (they can be used!), filler items (gifts you want to “regift”), bows, and more! Contact Kim to schedule a delivery (not to the school). Thank you for helping to make this annual event so much fun!
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Don't forget to collect BoxTops! We collect BoxTops throughout the year.
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Use Amazon Smile to make your purchases and select VES as the charitable organization and a portion of your purchases will be donated to VES. Find out more at www.usd266.com/VES
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NEW!!! Support Vermillion Elementary by shopping Coca-Cola products and donating the Caps with Codes or cut off labels from cartons/cases and bring them into school. See how at www.usd266.com/VES
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NEW! Download the Casey's app, create a log-in and select Vermillion Elementary School as you 'Cash for Class' recipient. See how at www.usd266.com/VES
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PTO can be reached at:
Facebook: Maize Vermillion Elementary School PTO
*Be sure to tag all the fun you are having at VES this year with #VES
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